Senior Mixed-Methods Researcher, Employment and Economic Opportunity

1 day, 20 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Serve as principal investigator, project director, or task lead on applied research and evaluation projects.
  • Lead mixed-methods study design and align research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans.
  • Manage day-to-day project operations, including timelines, staffing, budgets, and quality assurance.
  • Lead and oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection, including interviews, focus groups, observations, surveys, and document reviews.
  • Develop data collection instruments such as interview protocols, focus group guides, surveys, and observation tools.
  • Conduct or supervise qualitative and quantitative data analysis using appropriate analytic approaches and software.
  • Apply subject matter expertise to design research that is responsive to client needs and grounded in policy and practice contexts.
  • Translate complex findings into reports, briefs, dashboards, and visualizations for diverse audiences.
  • Communicate study progress, findings, and implications to clients, partners, and internal teams.
  • Contribute to business development and proposal development efforts, including study design, methods sections, and cost-efficient approaches.

Requirements

  • PhD in a related field such as Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or Public Policy with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and leading mixed-methods research or evaluation studies in applied settings.
  • Strong understanding of implementation science and applied research frameworks.
  • Experience working in contract research, evaluation, or consulting environments.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and surveys.
  • Experience conducting or overseeing data analysis using tools such as NVivo, STATA, R, Excel, or similar software.
  • Experience managing research project teams and coordinating staff across multiple workstreams.
  • Experience building and maintaining productive client and partner relationships.
  • Experience contributing to or leading research proposals and grant applications.
  • U.S. work authorization required on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available.
  • Availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones, with occasional travel required.
  • Experience using AI tools to synthesize information, draft content, analyze data, or improve efficiency is preferred.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment when interpreting AI-generated outputs is preferred.

Benefits

  • Anticipated annual salary range of $126,100 to $168,100 USD.
  • Remote work available within the United States or work from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer protections.
  • Reasonable accommodation available during the employment process for applicants with disabilities.
  • Drug-free work environment.
  • Reference and background checks as part of the hiring process.

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